The leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies in the United States signed, on Tuesday (29), a voluntary code of conduct presented by Donald Trump's government. The agreement establishes commitments related to safety, innovation, and the development of AI technology.
The document was signed during a meeting between Trump and executives of major sector companies at the White House. Among the participants were representatives from companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and xAI.
The code is organized into four main areas.
AI System Safety
- One of the commitments involves companies developing and adopting practices aimed at increasing the safety of their AI models;
- The goal is to reduce risks associated with the development and use of increasingly advanced systems. The companies also commit to sharing information about risks and incidents related to the safety of their models;
- The proposal comes at a time of growing concern about systems capable of performing tasks more autonomously and with possible unforeseen consequences of their operation.
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Research and Development
The agreement also seeks to promote the advancement of AI research. The signatory companies commit to continuing their investment in the development of AI models and technologies, with the aim of preserving the United States' leadership in the sector.
Trump received technology giants at the White House on Tuesday (29) – Image: reproduction/White House
The Trump administration has been advocating the expansion of the AI industry in the country as part of its strategy to maintain U.S. technological competitiveness.
Infrastructure and Energy
Another point of the code addresses the infrastructure necessary to support the expansion of AI.
The growth of AI models requires large amounts of computational capacity and energy. Therefore, the document includes commitments related to expanding the necessary infrastructure to meet the sector's demand.
The initiative is also linked to the U.S. government's efforts to accelerate the construction of structures capable of supporting AI development in the country.
Responsible Use of AI
The fourth axis involves the responsible use of the technology. Companies take on commitments related to how their systems will be developed and used, including measures to address possible risks associated with AI.
The code, however, has a voluntary character. This means that companies are not subject to the same obligations as legislation approved by the United States Congress.
Rodrigo Mozelli is a journalist graduated from the Methodist University of São Paulo (UMESP) and, currently, is a writer at Olhar Digital.
